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Software
Orca Slicer Deep Dive: Calibration, Multi-Plate Printing, and How It Compares to Bambu Studio
Orca Slicer is the open-source slicer of choice for serious FDM users in 2026 — with built-in pressure advance calibration, flow rate testing, multi-plate workflows, and broader printer support than Bambu Studio.
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Printers
Prusa XL 5-Tool Review: Multi-Material Done the Hard Way
The Prusa XL brings a true toolchanger to the desktop — five independent hotends, a 360×360mm bed, and the reliability Prusa is known for. Here's whether the premium is worth it in 2026.
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Software
PrusaSlicer 3.x Beginner's Guide: From First Import to Perfect Supports
PrusaSlicer 3.x is one of the most capable free slicers available, but its depth can overwhelm newcomers. This beginner's guide walks through the interface, profiles, support generation, and paint-on supports.
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Materials
PVA and BVOH Water-Soluble Supports: The Complete FDM Guide
PVA and BVOH dissolve in water, enabling complex geometries impossible with breakaway supports. This guide covers how each material works, compatible hardware, storage requirements, and print settings.
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Guides
Support Structures Guide: Tree, Normal, and Organic Supports Explained
Support structures make complex prints possible but add time, material waste, and removal effort. This guide covers normal vs tree vs organic supports, interface layers, and the slicer settings that minimize pain.
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Guides
3D Printer Enclosure Guide: DIY, Commercial, and Ventilation
Enclosures improve ABS and ASA success rates, reduce noise, and enable safer operation in shared spaces. This guide covers DIY builds, commercial options, ventilation requirements, and which printers need enclosing.
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Printers
Prusa MK4S Review: The Benchmark Workhorse in 2026
The Prusa MK4S adds a refined Nextruder, Input Shaper resonance compensation, and improved auto bed levelling to the MK4 platform. We break down whether it justifies the price against faster competitors.
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Materials
PETG Filament: The Complete Printing Guide
PETG sits between PLA and ABS in the filament hierarchy — combining good strength with easy printing. This guide covers print settings, moisture sensitivity, brand picks, and when PETG beats its rivals.
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Printers
Bambu Lab's H2D Arrives: Dual Extruders, Large Format, and a New Price Point
The H2D brings dual independent toolheads to the Bambu ecosystem — 350×320mm bed, 300°C hotends, and a $1,199 launch price that targets serious makers and small studios.
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Software
Printables vs. MakerWorld vs. Cults3D: Where Should You Share (and Find) Models in 2026?
The model-sharing landscape has fragmented since Thingiverse's decline. We compare the three serious contenders — Printables, MakerWorld, and Cults3D — on community size, creator economics, and search quality.
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Printers
Prusa's Core One L Scales Up the CoreXY Without Scaling Up the Footprint
Prusa's new Core One L doubles the print volume of the Core One while growing its footprint by just 10%. With an actively heated chamber, a cast-aluminum convection bed, and a roughly $1,819 price, it's aimed squarely at serious makers and pros.
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Software
OrcaSlicer 2.4.0 Lands Orca Cloud, Z Anti-Aliasing, and Smarter Multi-Material
The most popular open-source slicer just shipped a big update: its own cloud profile-sync platform, Z anti-aliasing for smoother top surfaces, machine input shaping, and a stack of print-quality upgrades. Here's what's actually worth knowing.
